The handheld gaming market has since seen a spike because of the flooding of smartphones into the market.
There is something for everyone and for everything, and some of these games depend on your phone’s resources.
While high-end Android devices were built to perform well, the iPhone, despite its many advantages, is not well known for its gaming capabilities.
But this does not mean iPhone users cannot get the most out of their phones.
I have listed the best ways to get the most out of their devices in terms of gaming experience below:
1. Check for Updates
Installing the latest OS (operating system) might slow down an old iPhone, but if you think your phone can handle it, you will need to go through Settings >> General >> Software Update to check whether you have any pending updates.
Installing the latest version can fix many outstanding issues and speed up your slow iPhone.
2. Closing all Background Apps
To see your background apps, double-click the Home button and close the unnecessary apps that might run in the background. Some apps can vary depending on your device’s resources.
It’s advisable to close all non-essential apps before playing any game to ensure that you can play the game.
3. Turn Off Automatic App Updates
Similar to an Android OS, older iOS updates apps automatically. The process usually runs in the background and always checks for app updates.
However, turning off automatic app updates is a good way to boost your phone’s performance and free up space.
To turn off updates, go to Settings >> iTunes & App Stores and then turn off ‘Updates’.
4. Restrict Apps from using the GPS
Apps that use your location can be a problem for performance. Except for a handful of apps like Maps and Weather apps, others do not need your location to be turned on.
So, limiting your app’s access to your location can contribute to a better gaming experience.
To do this, head to Settings >> Privacy >> Location Services to see the apps that have access to your location services, and then turn on the ones you don’t use often.
5. Turn Down the Graphics
iPhone comes with a lot of visual effects. These effects can affect gaming performances.
Turning off these unnecessary visual effects can greatly improve your gaming experience.
To gain control of your graphics, head to Settings >> General >> Accessibility. There, you can find and enable the ‘Reduce Motion option.
6. Clear Your Storage
Another way to improve your gaming performance is by freeing up your storage occasionally.
This applies to iPhone devices as well as Android users. To free up storage space, you can delete unimportant text messages, junk files, photos, videos, etc.
